The 15th annual Fall Frolic is coming up just around the corner. This annual run is to benefit The Montessori Classroom at the South Bend Center for the Homeless. This classroom was created in partnership with the SBCFH in 1994; it still remains the only Montessori Classroom offered in a homeless setting in the country. Because of this partnership a unique pre-school program now serves children at the Center by integrating Montessori philosophy, methodology and materials with the special needs and gifts of homeless children, ages three through six. The results have been remarkable!
“A total of 20 children were transformed by the Montessori Classroom at the South Bend Center for the Homeless during the 2012-2013 school year. While not all of the 20 children attended at the same time nor did all of them complete the Montessori cycle, they were all loved, honored and cared for within the Montessori community. Some of the children attended school for a few days, others a few weeks, some a few months and one completed the third year of the Montessori curriculum. While the classroom at the center does oftentimes seem like a revolving door, we at the Montessori Academy believe that no matter what the length of attendance is, if we can offer a safe and secure environment for these young children and allow them to have a peaceful environment to learn in and to be successful. "
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